Over the years, I have penned a few posts about the 1904 World's Fair. I've always been enamored by this grand affair which was held right here in St. Louis and am so thankful that it remains an important part of our local history. Last month my book club studied this fascinating topic. When we decided to focus on the 1904 World's Fair this past month, we divvied-up my personal collection of books, articles and DVDs to explore and then reported to one another during our meeting. You may recall my tablescape a week ago which was set in preparation for our gathering (you can revisit it by clicking here). As a culminating activity to our studies, we decided to take a field trip to the MO History Museum and visited the centennial exhibition yesterday. Originally opened in 2004, it still offers visitors an up-close glimpse of the past.
The display has so many authentic items to share with the public. Can you imagine touring the Fair by this means?
This bust of David Francis is meaningful since he was the mayor of St. Louis and served as a faithful promoter of the World's Fair.
The 1904 Olympics coincided with part of the Fair and were held on what is today the campus of Washington University. The games ran from August 29-September 3, while the Fair ran April 30-December 1. To educate visitors about this event, a portion of the exhibit focuses on the Olympics.
It's fascinating to learn about this historical occurance, so I highly recommend local people taking a field trip to Mo History Museum in Forest Park! By the way, there is no charge for parking or admission at this particular exhibit.
Another suggestion I have is to re-watch the movie, Meet Me in St. Louis (which happens to be its 75th anniversary). It's one of our favorites!
How about you? Are you a fan of the 1904 World's Fair?